Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Julia Shumway is editor of Oregon Capital Chronicle and has reported on government and politics in Iowa and Nebraska, spent time at the Bend Bulletin and most recently was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix. An award-winning journalist, Julia most recently reported on the tangled efforts to audit the presidential results in Arizona.
Dexter, Bynum clinch Democratic nods in Oregon congressional primaries
Dexter is all but certain to serve in Congress, while Bynum faces a tough general election fight.
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon lawsuit that sought to end mail voting
Sen. Dennis Linthicum, a Republican running to preside over state elections, was one plaintiff in a lawsuit trying to end vote by mail in Oregon.
Oregon House Republican leader used minor ballot delivery delay to question election integrity
Postal workers in two Oregon counties took a few hours longer than usual to deliver ballots to county election offices.
Democrats Bynum, McLeod-Skinner battle to take on Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s hottest House race
The Democratic primary is a choice between the 2022 nominee and a state representative with a long list of endorsements.
Drazan seeks return to state House after failed run for governor, challenging Hieb
The winner of the Republican primary in the 51st House District is all but certain to win in November.
Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer picks up 10th union endorsement from Oregon Teamsters
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s outreach to unions that typically support Democrats is an unusual tactic for Republican members of Congress, but it reflects the power of organized labor in Oregon politics and the precariousness of her position in Congress.
Oregon Sen. James Manning says Army experience makes him best choice for next secretary of state
Sen. James Manning will face Treasurer Tobias Read and three other Democrats in the primary for secretary of state.
Democratic Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read want to bring stability to Secretary of State’s Office
Tobias Read is one of two Democratic frontrunners for the party's secretary of state nomination.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek nixes plans to expand first lady’s role after pushback
Gov. Tina Kotek apologized for the way she went about pursuing an “Office of the First Spouse” and said she won’t create one.
Oregon Republicans to visit Arizona-Mexico border to learn about security issues
AROUND OREGON: Republican legislators from Oregon head south to get briefings on border and immigration issues. The trip is expected to lead to new legislation, according to Senate leader.